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Federal policy impacts on the Adirondacks

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Keeping up with changes happening in Washington


Adirondack Explorer is reporting on how local communities, environmental organizations, and individuals are impacted by changing policies and funding freezes.

Check out our latest stories

‘We’re here to listen’: Adirondack nonprofit records federal policy impacts

John Brown Lives! documents how federal policy changes are affecting those who live in the North Country

Dr. John Rugge speaking at a Medicaid press conference at the New York State capitol

North Country coalition speaks out on potential Medicaid cuts

Nearly one in three North Country residents rely on Medicaid, making it a crucial part of the healthcare system

a trio of flags in front of a business: Italian, American and Canadian

Adirondack tourism officials try to lure back Canadian visitors

As Canadian tourism to the US plummets due to politics, local officials are fighting back with a message of love and friendship

group of SCA student volunteers wearing blue shirts and yellow hard hats sitting on a bridge

AmeriCorps programs hope to continue despite losing funding

Student Conservation Association trail work crews expect to start on time

The waters of Lake George are seen from Shepard’s Park Beach on Wednesday in Lake George.

Lake George businesses brace for summer tourism slump

Even if visitors come, will there be enough workers to staff seasonal businesses?

Linda D'Arco with sign about tariffs

Tariffs on tulips: An Adirondack business hit hard by trade policies

Ampersand Bulb Co. has turned to letters to representatives and social media to tell her story

youth climate summit

Historic Saranac Lake could see loss of $250K in grant funds under latest federal cuts

Radical changes within the Institute of Museum and Library Services are impacting Adirondack institutions

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Federal policy changes: Adirondack updates

Updates from Explorer staff, as we keep track of what's happening

How would dismantling the education department impact Northern NY?

A proposal to eliminate the federal Department of Education is in the works leaving school officials with a lot of unknowns about the future.

climate change superfund law supporters

New York’s Climate Change Superfund Act on Trump’s hit list

“There’s no legal basis for what they’re trying to do,” said one legal expert.

New York grapples with economic fallout from U.S.-Canada tariff dispute

North Country Chamber leader Garry Douglas looks ahead to rebuilding economic ties and restoring cross-border cooperation with Canadians.

Adirondack tourism saw solid gains in 2024 but outlook for summer remains hazy

Visitation spiked in 2nd half of 2024, but questions remain on how 2025 will play out

Trump freeze leaves some Northern New York farms in limbo

$560,000 grant to the Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA) is among $186M in conservation payments being withheld

American and Canadian flags line Lake Street in Rouses Point. File photo: Ryan Finnerty.

Tourism data shows Canadian visits declined in February

North Country communities are noticing impact

Clarity needed as New York navigates tariff challenges on imported Canadian electricity

New York's electric grid operator questions authority to collect tariffs on Canadian energy amid Trump's proposed 25% surcharge

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